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Dentistry in Coastal Areas
P003242 - 15 September 2026
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
NHS
At a Glance
This petition concerning dentistry in coastal areas was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition highlights the ongoing shortage of NHS dentists in coastal communities, particularly in Torbay, and calls for action to address this issue.
Action Requested
The petitioners request that the House of Commons urges the Government to reform the NHS dental contract to bring more dentists back to the NHS from the private sector and adopt a flexible commissioning approach to meet patients’ needs, particularly in coastal areas.
Key Facts
- Over 1,000 signatures were collected for the online petition; the petition focuses on the need for more NHS dental appointments in coastal communities such as Torbay.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
15 September 2026
Steve Darling
Lib Dem
Torbay
Further to our online petition on NHS dentistry, which had over 1,000 signatures, there continues to be a desperate need in many coastal communities, including mine in Torbay, for more NHS dentists. That is why I am delighted to present a petition that calls on the Government to reform the NHS dentistry contract to ensure that coastal communities such as mine are adequately served.
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